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If Oxford Houses Are Self-Run and Self-Supported,

Why Do We Need Your Help?


Individual Oxford Houses work because they are self-run and self-supported. House residents
pay their rent and govern themselves. They alone take responsibility for their own recovery and the
maintenance of an alcohol-and drug-free living environment. There are no time limits and residents
stay as long as they want so long as they abstain from alcohol and drugs.

Oxford House, Inc. (Om) is the tax-exempt, non-profit organization that is the umbrella
organization serving the network of individual Oxford Houses. Among its services that support
existing houses and foster expansion are:

• Publication of the Oxford House manual, chapter manual, and newsletters.


• Chartering of new houses.
• On-going technical support for existing houses including a 24 hour toll-free help line.
• Provision of legal support to houses and landlords to fight NIMBY challenges (prior cases
include aU. S. Supreme Court victory).
• Provision and supervision of outreach workers to help groups open new houses. The outreach
workers are usually prior Oxford House residents who help establish new houses, teach
residents of new houses how to operate a successful Oxford House, solicit community support
for new houses, help document outcomes, and educate communities and treatment facilities
about OHI and recovery options.
• Coordination of and planning for the annual Oxford House convention where Oxford House
members and alumni gather together to work and celebrate recovery.
• Administration of surveys of house members, publication of demographic data, and work with
academic researchers to document recovery outcomes.

Where does om get its operating support?

• Many individual Oxford Houses voluntarily make a monthly contribution.


• Individuals and companies make tax-deductible contributions.
• Grants-making organizations provide some support for outreach efforts.
• Some states contract with OHI to provide outreach support for the creation of houses.
• Faith-based organizations and individual supporters sometimes become friendly landlords and
help individual houses with furnishings and other supplies.

Oxford House, Inc. operates with a streamlined staff with minimal funding. OHI owns no property
and devotes all its resources toward supporting and expanding the Oxford House network of houses.
With just over 1,350 houses, OHI is just beginning to meet the need. The most recent federal statistics
identify more than 22 million alcoholics and drug addicts needing help. For more information and a
link to OHI's financials, see our website at www.oxfordhouse.org.

You Can Help - Contribute Now

Telephone 301-587-1916 • Facsimile 301-589-0301' E-mail infO!ll'oxfordhouse.org


A 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation' #7256 Combined Federal Campaign and United Way
Winner of the 2003 Harry V. McNeill Award from the American Psychological Association
Oxford House, Inc.

ELECTRONIC PAYMENT FOR DONATION FORM

For your convenience and benefit. Oxford House, Inc. (OHI) offers individual houses the opportunity to make
future DONATION payments electronically rather than by check. Your donation of $50.00 each month can
now be drafted from your Oxford House checking or savings account.

Payments will be withdrawn by OHI on the 15th of each month from your designated account. Your House
may hold or reduce your monthly donation at any time by calling Leann Watkins at OHI at (301) 587-2916.,
ext. #15

To submit payments electronically, you must complete this form and fax it to the World Services Office at
301-589-0302 or mail it to Oxford House World Services, 1010 Wayne Ave. Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

PLEASE PRINT
House Name _

Street Address _

City, State, Zip -'-- _

House Treasurer or contact _

Federal Tax 10 # _ House Telephone Number _

Bank Name _

Bank Routing Number* ---:- -:----: --:-:-- --:- --::-- __ -:-- __ ---------
[- First nine numbers of a string of numbers usually printed at the bottom of your check.]

o Checking Account # _

o Savings Account # _

Email address _

Authorized Signature: Oate: _

Title: _

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REMEMBER TO ATTACH VOIDED CHECK


[Just write, "void" on the face of a check and attach to this form.]

By working together, the Oxford House family can help every recovering alcoholic and
drug addict to gain sobriety without relapse - forever!

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